Originally posted by SuzianneNot only that, when the tax dudes really went after him, all of a sudden he is a lover of the sea and moved into a big boat, and called it the 'Sea Org' Probably short for Orgy. He was one vindictive SOB.
When I read Dianetics many years ago, this was before I had heard of Scientology, and I remember thinking "ok, it's an interesting theory, and it may actually work" and it seemed fairly scientific at the time.
Then when I finally linked it up with Scientology, I thought, "ok, so that explains the name, but where the hell do they get the idea that this is ...[text shortened]... .. but almost no one knows about it, and almost no one visits it, and almost no one cares.
I was into it (scient-socalled-ology) for about a week a long time ago when old L Ron was still alive and was lucky enough to be brought into a bit of the inner circle in the DC area where they had a headquarters for a while. The office was filled with Ron grams, having referances to such things as the, and I quote, 'the 45 solution', meaning if you are an ex scientologist and are not quiet about it, you can get killed and that is literal not figurative. Its one creepy 'religion' for sure.
They get into your finances so deep it makes the mormons look like a girlscout cookie drive.
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterThats how much it costs to be 'clear' and to become an
I have a couple of questions about Scientology:
How come only Hollywood actors are the only Scientologists we ever read about?
How come there are no "normal" Scientologists?
Seems to me you've got to be earning $20 million a picture in order to join the club.
'Operating thetan' whatever the helski that is.
Originally posted by sonhouseBut it is a great way of making money....you tell people that you can make them somethng better then they are.....and all it will cost them is everthing......
Thats how much it costs to be 'clear' and to become an
'Operating thetan' whatever the helski that is.
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterIt also seems that you have to spend more money in order to "progress" within the cult.
I have a couple of questions about Scientology:
How come only Hollywood actors are the only Scientologists we ever read about?
How come there are no "normal" Scientologists?
Seems to me you've got to be earning $20 million a picture in order to join the club.
The average person isn't wealthy enough to become a member and be "respected" amongst them. 😕
I think Elvis was right when he said "F - - - those people! There's no way I'll ever get involved with that son-of-a-bitchin' group. All they want is my money". 😛
http://www.scientology-kills.org/celebrities/presley_p.htm
It's no surprise that Scientologists (and psychiatrists) have set up shop in Hollywood. First, successful actors have enormous wealth. Secondly, acting is not a normal career that anyone can train for, work at and follow a career path to become successful. Consequently, actors are narcissistic-paranoids because they are constantly wondering: What did I do to deserve any of this? Am I pretty enough? Am I talented enough? Should I sleep with this producer for this part? They need constant reaffirmation that they are indeed worthy. And that's where the Scientologists and witch doctors...I mean psychologists come in. By keeping these high earning, but highly unstable people on edge, then stroking their inflated egos, Scientologists and pill-pusher head shrinks can make a tidy sum in Tinseltown.
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterSo people who become scientolgists need to be protected ?
It's no surprise that Scientologists (and psychiatrists) have set up shop in Hollywood. First, successful actors have enormous wealth. Secondly, acting is not a normal career that anyone can train for, work at and follow a career path to become successful. Consequently, actors are narcissistic-paranoids because they are constantly wondering: Wha ...[text shortened]... inflated egos, Scientologists and pill-pusher head shrinks can make a tidy sum in Tinseltown.
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I got a kick out of their latest plan.
http://www.sptimes.com/2006/05/06/Northpinellas/Scientology_nearly_re.shtml
They claim to be able to train you to use superpowers!
Personally I think they are just trying to get the money of old time comic book and Dungeons and Dragons fans.
But who knows...
